Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege townGreek life
Known for business — close-knit campus
Lyon College is a private institution in Batesville with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 563 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,232 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,670.
Established
1872
Motto
Latin: Perseverantia Omnia Vincet Deo Volente
Type
Private college
Conference
Division III ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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66%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
563Students
10:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$44,232Earnings 10yr
$22,670Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate65.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$31,000
Room & Board$10,750
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$44,943
Average Net Price$22,670
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,857
$30–48K$17,504
$48–75K$22,559
$75–110K$25,258
$110K+$26,818
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$22,670
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3900.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$10,699
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (26)
Student Body
Undergrads
563
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%
Race & Ethnicity
White 47%
Black 9%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 5%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate55.9%
Freshman Retention68.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$37,629
8 Years$42,733
10 Years$44,232
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$36,800
Men
$52,900
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Scots
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
86Low
Estimated from AR state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
St. Louispop. 290K
212 mi(367 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
272 mi(471 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
281 mi(487 min)